A helicopter similar to this will be providing rides during AirFair 2010. To schedule a ride, contact Lyddon Aero Center at 624-1646. Courtesy photo

By EARL WATT

• Daily Leader

The tandem skydiving packages available during AirFair 2010 are sold out, but there is still an opportunity to see Liberal from the skies with helicopters rides that will be available.

An R44 helicopter with the capacity to carry up to three passengers will be offering $30 rides. Flights will also be available at night.

The rides will begin at 10 a.m. and run through 9 p.m.

Rides can be booked in advance by calling Lyddon Aero Center at 624-1646.

The helicopter rides are a part of AirFair 2010 which will provide free entertainment throughout the day at the Mid-America Air Museum. There is no admission to attend the show which will feature aerobatics, parachutists and more. There will also be a number of activities on the ground.

Gates open at 10 a.m., and the entrance will be through the Mid-America Air Museum. Concessions will be available at the show, and for security purposes, no outside food, drink or coolers will be admitted to this free day of fun for the family.

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